Limbo Collection

Page of a Biblia Pauperum (Poor People's Bibles) showing, left, David slaying Goliath and, right
542237 Page of a Biblia Pauperum (Poor People's Bibles) showing, left, David slaying Goliath and, right, Christ descending into Limbo to release the souls of the Patriarchs

Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello
1578298 Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello; (add.info.: Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello. It is divided into five levels. The first: Christ releases Adam from Limbo)

Christ descends into the underworld (limbo). From the Great Passion (Passio domini nostri Jesu),1511 Creator: Dürer
Christ descends into the underworld (limbo). From the Great Passion (Passio domini nostri Jesu), 1511. Found in the Collection of the Sachsische Landesbibliothek - Staats- und Universitatsbibliothek

Christ's Descent into Limbo, c1561. Creator: Pieter van der Heyden
Christ's Descent into Limbo, c1561

Limbo (image 2 of 2), between c.1888 and c.1889. Creators: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory, Auguste Rodin
Limbo (image 2 of 2), between c.1888 and c.1889

Limbo (image 1 of 2), between c.1888 and c.1889. Creators: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory, Auguste Rodin
Limbo (image 1 of 2), between c.1888 and c.1889

Descent of Christ into Limbo, ca 1561. Creator: Heyden, Pieter, van der (1538-1572)
Descent of Christ into Limbo, ca 1561. Found in the collection of the Civica Raccolta delle Stampe Archille Bertarelli

Christ's Descent in Limbo, 1460/1480. Creator: Master of the Borders with the Four Fathers of the Church
Christ's Descent in Limbo, 1460/1480

Esquisse pour Notre-Dame-de-La-Croix : La Descente de Jésus-Christ dans les limbes, c.1819
Esquisse pour Notre-Dame-de-La-Croix : La Descente de Jesus-Christ dans les limbes, c.1819. Descent of Christ into Limbo

Christ in Limbo, ca 1442. Creator: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
Christ in Limbo, ca 1442. Found in the collection of the San Marco, Florence

Scenes from the life and passion of Christ, late 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the life and passion of Christ, late 15th-early 16th century. Right panel of a triptych, from top to bottom: the entombment, Christ at the gate of Limbo, the resurrection

Christ in Limbo, 1460-65. Creator: Unknown
Christ in Limbo, 1460-65

Descent into Limbo, c.1465. Creator: School of Andrea Mantegna
Descent into Limbo, c.1465

Descent into Limbo, 1475/80. Creator: School of Andrea Mantegna
Descent into Limbo, 1475/80

Christ's descent into Limbo; drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

The Resurrection and Descent into Limbo, details of the right pulpit, by Donatello and his followers, in the Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence Florence Basilica of San Lorenzo Low Relief, Basrelief

French diptych from the XIV century: work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Dyptch Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The funerary monument of Beato Pacifico, one of St. Francis companions; sculpted by Nanni di Bartolo and Michele da Firenze

The descent to Limbo, the Resurrection and the incredulity of St. Thomas; middle aisle mosaic, St. Mark's Basilica, Venice Venice St

Bronze relief depicting Christ in Limbo, detail of the candelabrum by Andrea Briosco, in the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, Padua Padua Basilica of Sant Antonio

The descent to Limbo; small enamel plaque of the Pala d'Oro, in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Crucifixion and the descent to Limbo; small enamel plaques of the Pala d'Oro, in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St

Mourning over the Dead Christ and Descent into Limbo, high reliefs by Fra Guglielmo da Pisa for the Pulpit of the Church of Saint John Fuorcivitas in Pistoia Pistoia Church of Saint John Fuorcivitas

Limbo
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The Harrowing of Hell. Private Collection

The Life of Christ and the Virgin, 1580 (oil on panel)
LAF470927 The Life of Christ and the Virgin, 1580 (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans the Elder (1542-1616); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

The Life of Christ and the Virgin, 1580 (oil on panel)
LAF470928 The Life of Christ and the Virgin, 1580 (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans the Elder (1542-1616); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Teresa Interceding for Bernardino of Mendoza in Purgatory, 1630-35 (oil on canvas)
471029 Teresa Interceding for Bernardino of Mendoza in Purgatory, 1630-35 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 196.5x142 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Christ descending into Limbo, 1566. Creator: Mario Cartaro
Christ descending into Limbo, 1566

Christ in Limbo with Adam and Eve, ca. 1500-1534. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Christ in Limbo with Adam and Eve, ca. 1500-1534

Medici Chapel: Descent of Christ to the Limbo, detail, 1522 (oil on panel)
6366075 Medici Chapel: Descent of Christ to the Limbo, detail, 1522 (oil on panel) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Basilica of the Holy Cross)

Medici Chapel: Descent of Christ to the Limbo, 1522 (oil on panel)
6366073 Medici Chapel: Descent of Christ to the Limbo, 1522 (oil on panel) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Basilica of the Holy Cross)

Medici Chapel: Descent of Christ to the Limbo, detail, 1522 (oil on panel)
6366072 Medici Chapel: Descent of Christ to the Limbo, detail, 1522 (oil on panel) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Basilica of the Holy Cross)

Medici Chapel: Descent of Christ to the Limbo, detail, 1522 (oil on panel)
6366074 Medici Chapel: Descent of Christ to the Limbo, detail, 1522 (oil on panel) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Basilica of the Holy Cross)

Illustration from Dantes Divine Comedy, Inferno, Canto V, 1921 (w / c on paper)
XOT361805 Illustration from Dantes Divine Comedy, Inferno, Canto V, 1921 (w/c on paper) by Bayros, Franz von (Choisy Le Conin) (1866-1924); Private Collection

Descent of Christ into Limbo, c. 1475 (oil on wood)
FIA5388032 Descent of Christ into Limbo, c.1475 (oil on wood) by Bermejo, (Bartolome de Cardenas) (c.1435/40-1500); 89.5x69.5 cm; Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Hell (oil on canvas)
884647 Hell (oil on canvas) by Mandyn, Jan (c.1500-59) (attr. to); Private Collection; ePeter Willi; Dutch, out of copyright

Purgatory (colour litho)
3108121 Purgatory (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Purgatory. Le Purgatoire)

Gumbo-limbo, Bursera simaruba
Gumbo-limbo, copperwood, chaca, and turpentine tree, Bursera simaruba, Bursera gummifera, Bursera gommifera. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Teaberry, Gaultheria domingensis. (Epigia cordifolia, Gualthiera sphagnicola, Epigea di foglie cuoriformi). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Illustration from Dantes Divine Comedy, Purgatory, Canto XXX
XOT361730 Illustration from Dantes Divine Comedy, Purgatory, Canto XXX, 1921 (w/c on paper) by Bayros, Franz von (Choisy Le Conin) (1866-1924); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The Chosen Ones, detail from the tympanum depicting the Last Judgement
XIR157934 The Chosen Ones, detail from the tympanum depicting the Last Judgement, main portal (stone) (b/w photo) by Gislebertus, (12th century); Cathedral of St

Christs Descent into Limbo (oil on vellum on panel)
BAG46136 Christs Descent into Limbo (oil on vellum on panel) by Bellini, Giovanni (c.1430-1516); 52x37.4 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Italian

The Harrowing of Hell, the Resurrection and the Ascension
BEN80055 The Harrowing of Hell, the Resurrection and the Ascension, from the side of the North Pulpit by Donatello (c.1386-1466), 1460 (bronze) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); San Lorenzo, Florence

The Descent of Christ into Hell, c. 1600-15 (gloss paint on canvas)
BFM286802 The Descent of Christ into Hell, c.1600-15 (gloss paint on canvas) by Macedonian School (17th century); 37.5x87 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Window depicting the Harrowing of Hell, 1505-10 (stained glass)
2921679 Window depicting the Harrowing of Hell, 1505-10 (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Louviers, Eure, France; (add.info.: The Harrowing of Hell (stained glass) Louviers, Eure

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"Exploring the Depths of Limbo: A Journey Through Art and Mythology" Limbo, a concept deeply rooted in religious beliefs and artistic representations, has captivated the human imagination for centuries. From "The Harrowing of Hell" to "Christ descending into Limbo, " various artworks have sought to depict this enigmatic realm. In "The Life of Christ and the Virgin, 1580, " we witness oil on panel masterpieces that portray scenes from both Christ's life and his descent into Limbo. These intricate works by unknown artists evoke a sense of mystery as they delve into the depths of this spiritual realm. "Teresa Interceding for Bernardino of Mendoza in Purgatory, 1630-35, " an oil on canvas painting, showcases Saint Teresa advocating for those trapped in purgatory—a place often associated with liminal states between heaven and hell. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's quest for redemption. Another striking piece is "Christ in Limbo with Adam and Eve. " Created by Marcantonio Raimondi around 1500-1534, it depicts Christ freeing Adam and Eve from their confinement—an act symbolizing liberation from sin's grip. The artist skillfully captures the emotional intensity within this profound moment. Within the Medici Chapel lies an exquisite series titled "Descent of Christ to the Limbo. " Painted by an anonymous artist in 1522 using oil on panel technique, these detailed artworks offer glimpses into different aspects of liminality. Each brushstroke conveys depth as we observe souls awaiting salvation or experiencing divine intervention. Dante Alighieri's epic poem also contributes to our understanding through illustrations such as "Illustration from Dante's Divine Comedy, Inferno Canto V. " Created in 1921 using watercolor on paper medium, it vividly portrays Dante's journey through hell where he encounters those consigned to limbo—trapped between heaven and hell.